Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Relapse Mistake #1: Choosing the Wrong Diet to Lose the Weight

Maintenance begins with choosing the right nutrition program during the fat loss phase. The first mistake that leads to relapse is following a diet so extreme or restrictive that it triggers bingeing or is simply too difficult to stay on for long. This includes not only the eating plan itself, but also any weight loss methods, such as supplements or drugs.

One study published in the American Journal of Nutrition found that far more relapsers had lost weight by fasting or taking appetite suppressant pills than maintainers. Apparently, the fasting helped take some weight off and the pills helped curb hunger, but neither helped keep the weight off.

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